growth/size/body
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• these mutant males display no significant differences from Irs1tm1Jos homozygous males with respect to growth or organ size
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homeostasis/metabolism
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• at 10-17-weeks, these mutant males show no significant differences from Irs1tm1Jos homozygous males with respect to fed and fasted plasma insulin levels
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• at 9-12 weeks, double mutant males and Irs1tm1Jos homozygous males show no significant differences in fed and fasted blood glucose levels; both groups display a comparable (mild) reponse when subjected to glucose tolerance tests
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• at 9-12 weeks, double mutant males and Irs1tm1Jos homozygous males show a comparable (mild) reponse when subjected to insulin tolerance tests
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